Well now. This whole puppy thing sure is keeping me on my toes.
I had the girls keep an eye on her for twenty minute increments as I sewed up this skirt yesterday and today. She's good, really. But very much a puppy. Which is similar to a toddler.... but with fur and four legs.....
My first project for kcwc is this lovely twirly skirt. The pattern is by Sew Liberated. (You can grab the pattern for yourself at a whopping 65% off right here in Meg's shop.) The pattern seems true to size, easy to understand, quick to sew, and it fits beautifully. Definitely a win! The faux double layer adds really nice weight and twirl to the skirt. Both my girl & I are quite smitten with the results.
The fabrics are both ones that have been sitting in my stash forever, just waiting for the right project to come along. The corduroy is Robert Kaufman and the floral is Caroline Gavin's Wild Thyme. I adore this corduroy print. I can't remember ever sewing with corduroy before, but I will again. I love the way it drapes as a skirt. So very pretty....
I'm sure if you didn't have a new puppy, it would come together in a quick afternoon sewing session. I think it took me about two-ish hours total to sew this one up. That time accounts for sewing the wrong & right side together once while talking to one of the kids and then seam ripping it back out. Oops~
I'll see you tomorrow afternoon for another kid clothing post. But before I go, the little guy would like you all to see his awesome new haircut. (courtesy of mama & the clippers, which sounds kind of like an 80's punk band) I guess he was inspired by Joe's recent buzz and wanted to match. He's been sporting spiked hair all day and throwing me thumbs up and peace signs. Totally hilarious.
Here's a peek at last fall's kcwc day one.
Happy sewing to my fellow kcwc friends out there.... feel free to share a link of your handmades in the comments below!
Have a good night...
~stephinie
p.s. thank you for all those sweet birthday wishes yesterday! xo~
Love the haircut, he is really rocking it :)
And the skirt is lovely, great fabrics.
Posted by: Kim | October 09, 2012 at 10:34 PM
The little yellow birds talking to each other are charming - that skirt is a keeper. So is your son!
Posted by: Barb | October 09, 2012 at 11:33 PM
I missed your post about your birthday girl, so a happy belated birthday to her. Such a special number this year!
Adore that skirt!
Posted by: Patraq | October 10, 2012 at 07:25 AM
I love that boy! Great skirt too! :D
Posted by: Jimntj | October 10, 2012 at 10:53 AM
Isn't he too funny!
Posted by: Stephinie | October 10, 2012 at 11:03 AM
How pretty--love it with the boots.
Posted by: Meryl | October 10, 2012 at 11:40 AM
Thank you~ I couldn't believe he let me cut all his hair off! He's always liked it long.... but this is so cute!
Posted by: Stephinie | October 10, 2012 at 12:04 PM
I love the birds too :) And the boy, for sure!
Posted by: Stephinie | October 10, 2012 at 12:04 PM
Thank you!
Posted by: Stephinie | October 10, 2012 at 12:04 PM
That was her one birthday gift. Along with a bit of chocolate, of course. They seem so big when they are old enough to request a non toy item!
Posted by: Stephinie | October 10, 2012 at 12:05 PM
WOW girl you totally ROCK!!!!! Any leftovers ? I would love to pay you to make me a bag like this?? Let me know what you think. You have my e-mail. AUNTIE RED (Z), JOICIE in ID.
Posted by: Joyce Rogers | October 10, 2012 at 01:07 PM
Love the skirt...Great pattern and colors. Luke looks so much older with that hair cut..They are growing up so fast..
Posted by: Tammy Miner | October 10, 2012 at 10:26 PM
Insanely cute. Your kids are lucky. Rose would much rather I channel my creative energy into clothes for her than any canning project. xo
Posted by: 6512 and growing | October 11, 2012 at 12:18 PM
when i saw the skirt, i got excited thinking it was something new in your shop... i would have SO bought that for my girl.. it's adorable! it looks very sweet on your girl.
Posted by: susan | October 11, 2012 at 03:15 PM
Joe came home from work and said it was like bumping into a six year old Jesse:)
Posted by: Stephinie | October 13, 2012 at 10:00 PM
Well...... we all have our things. For now, I have time to make cute kid clothes. Just don't tell my girl I'd trade it for an epic garden and gleaning pears. Ahem~
Posted by: Stephinie | October 13, 2012 at 10:02 PM
Super easy to make :) And the pattern is on sale too!
Posted by: Stephinie | October 13, 2012 at 10:02 PM
Followed you through Ginny's blog. Those are some amazing boots! My daughter would love a pair! Where did you find them? And I love the skirt with the boots. :-)
Posted by: Elizabeth | October 21, 2012 at 11:40 PM
They were her birthday gift this year! Purchased from Lands End. If you do a little searching, I'm sure you can find a coupon too. I had a 30% off one when I got these for her :)
Posted by: Stephinie | October 22, 2012 at 07:50 AM